took on the chin
Bore without complaint
To take something on the chin is to endure a blow, setback, or criticism without complaint or evasion—like a boxer absorbing a punch squarely rather than dodging.
The phrase suggests stoic acceptance of difficulty: The company took the losses on the chin and moved forward.
He took the criticism on the chin and didn't make excuses.
- bite the bulletAccept inevitable hardship
- blowMove air forcefully
- gut punchShocking emotional blow
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- painBodily or emotional distress
grin and bear it · fortitude · roll with the punches · courage · hardship · soldier on · composure · rise above · struggle · dignity · perseverance · bravery · tough it out · suck it up · stiff upper lip · punch · weather the storm · face the music
response to adversity
took on the chinfell apart
Broke into components
crumbled · broke down · threw a tantrum · whined · lashed out